Recommendation to eliminate air vent odor??

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Mar 5, 2023 | 06:24 AM

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NC14GT

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One side note totally unrelated. When I came back from my ride yesterday both of my two new GT500 axle back mufflers were dripping water still. There must have been one heck of a condensation buildup from the prior day when the car idled in the garage when I applied the BG product. Shows how bad cold idling is for the exhaust system.

Mar 5, 2023 | 12:21 PM

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... both of my two new GT500 axle back mufflers were dripping water still...

Both my Fords do it at times specially on warm humid days, although I have not been able to determine if my theory is completely 100% correct. Also I try to be careful when washing the cars to avoid water getting into the mufflers accidentally. I am not sure if that would be a factor either.

Mar 5, 2023 | 01:41 PM

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I noticed an immediate difference within the first few miles today and mostly smelled the BG product, not the odor from before. I drove out on the highway for about 20 minutes more alternating between a/c, heat, and fresh outside vent air. I would say the odor is now gone or at least 90% gone but my nose probably was working overtime and I could not tell anymore. I'm very pleased with this BG Frigi Fresh and if I notice any lingering odors I'll simply apply it again. I have quite a bit left in the can. I also like having that Ford air cabin filter in there instead of that Chinese crap.I'm good to go.
Thanks to all!!!

Thanks for following up and pleased the BG product is working out... Hopefully, it will turn out as a long-term solution as well

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Condensation build-up is normal, especially when exposed to colder or humid conditions... My Borla axle-backs are also known for dripping water when exposed to the same conditions as well... Therefore, there's really nothing to be concerned about...

Mar 5, 2023 | 02:07 PM

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1 of the better reasons to make sure you use Stainless aftermarket and replacement parts on exhaust. My Borla mufflers do not weep holes either so getting them hot to clean out the water every now and then is a good thing.